by Randal Boutilier | Apr 9, 2021 | Connection Café
Reflecting on Inclusivity on Indigenous Lands Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Big buzz words for this time we’re in, but what do they actually mean in the context of living on Indigenous lands? Our Métis colleagues, Leah and Olivia Horzempa, co-facilitated Openly’s...
by Randal Boutilier | Mar 28, 2021 | Case Study
The Period Purse As a young and growing charity, TPP’s theory of change is their roadmap. Founder, Jana Girdauskas says, “I love it as a decision-making tool. Instead of us debating whether this was a good choice or not, it was already made for us because we had...
by Randal Boutilier | Mar 28, 2021 | Case Study
East Scarborough Storefront The Storefront’s theory of change has evolved into a practical Playbook. As a Manager, Carolyn Saenz-Esterhuyse uses the Playbook in her daily work. “So if staff ask, why are we doing this?, we can say: if it aligns, we make it work. If it...
by Randal Boutilier | Feb 25, 2021 | Connection Café
Exploring Change Through the Wisdom of the Body: Reflections The work of social change is challenging. It is relentless and it is personal. Our stories, fears, sadness, hopes and joy are reflected in how we show up in the systems we seek to change. The quality of our...
by Randal Boutilier | Feb 1, 2021 | Resources
Embracing Paradox by Tanya Darisi & Lisa Villeneuve (Watson) “It’s funny how the ugly duckling always has so many beautiful things to teach us.” ― Curtis Tyrone Jones Early February marks the midpoint between winter and spring, an excellent time to...